Radical 97 Ski – 2026 – Women’s

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying

“I took the Radical 97 out on a mixed day — some tracked-out groomers in the morning, then a bootpack to find untracked snow in the afternoon. The ski handled both without complaint. The softer flex made it forgiving in choppy conditions, but it never felt vague. On the climb it’s noticeably light, and on the descent it locked in on edge when I needed it. A genuinely well-rounded touring ski.”

Who It’s For

Intermediate to Advanced Women’s Ski Tourers:

This ski is built for women who are comfortable in the backcountry and want a touring ski that doesn’t make them choose between uphill efficiency and downhill performance. It suits skiers who explore varied terrain — from groomed resort runs to steep couloirs and open powder fields — and who may be progressing toward more demanding descents or already skiing them confidently.

What It’s For

Freeride-Focused Ski Touring Across All Conditions:

The Radical 97 is designed for descent-oriented ski touring, performing best in powder and variable off-piste terrain while remaining capable on hardpack. It’s optimized for skiers who prioritize the descent but want a lightweight, efficient tool for the climb. From untouched powder bowls to steep couloirs and mixed snow conditions, this ski is built to handle what the backcountry throws at it.

Why We Like It

Lightweight Construction with No Compromise on Downhill Performance:

The 100% poplar wood core keeps weight low without sacrificing feel underfoot, and the carbon speed stringers add torsional stiffness where it counts on the descent. A slightly softer flex than the men’s version gives this ski a more fluid, forgiving ride that suits a wider range of conditions and skier weights. Full sidewalls provide direct power transfer to the edges, meaning it holds a clean line on hardpack as confidently as it floats in fresh snow. The modern sidecut and tip-and-tail rocker make turn initiation easy and float natural — a well-thought-out package for women who tour seriously.

Details

• 100% poplar wood core keeps overall weight low for efficient uphill travel
• Carbon speed stringers add torsional rigidity for responsive, confident descents
• Softer flex tuned for women delivers a fluid, forgiving ride across variable snow
• Full sidewall construction transfers power directly to the edges for precision on hardpack and soft snow
• Tip and tail rocker improves float in powder and makes turn initiation easier in all conditions
• Slightly raised tip enhances float and reduces the effort needed to initiate turns in deeper snow
• Single-radius sidecut supports smooth, consistent arcs from short to long turns
• Made in Austria with a Lifetime Guarantee for long-term reliability and quality assurance
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